Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire My rating: 5 of 5 stars Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire has become one of my favorite Fairy Tale retellings! The character development made this story unique and exceptional. I love that we get the villains backstory and the mirror is not just a face stuck on the wall. The […]
Her Blackened Heart by Isra Sravenheart My rating: 3 of 5 stars Her Blackened Heart is the second book in the Blackened series by Isra Sravenheart. The evil Lady Isra is at it again with her companion and lover, Astrid. Can she lead the good witch Contessia astray? What will Isra do about her enemy […]
Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Diamonds & Deception is the third installment in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series by Ellen Butler. The entire series is full of mystery, suspense, and romance. I have yet to be disappointed by this author. Karina always finds herself wrapped up in trouble, […]
Fatal Legislation by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fatal Legislation is the second installment in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series by Ellen Butler. This murder mystery has a nice pace and the author does an excellent job at character building. It’s suspenseful and draws you in completely. I’m really enjoying Ellen Butler’s […]
Isabella’s Painting by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Isabella’s Painting by Ellen Butler is a cozy mystery. The author does a wonderful job at submerging the reader into the life of main character Karina Cardinal. The pacing of the storyline is great and I love that it’s based on a true event. […]
Her Blackened Soul by Isra Sravenheart My rating: 3 of 5 stars Her Blackened Soul is the first book in the Blackened Series by Isra Sravenheart. This story is a unique fairytale from the “villains” point of view. I wish it was written in 1st-person point of view so we could really get in the […]
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Widow by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E. McEwen was not at all what I expected. When I first started reading this story, I was immediately drawn in by the emotion portrayed by the main character, Vashti. The authors do […]
Calamity under the Chandelier by Bianca Blythe My rating: 4 of 5 stars Calamity Under the Chandelier by Bianca Blythe is a murder mystery set just before WWII. This whodunit story is light and entertaining. It ends with an unexpected twist that main character, Cora, didn’t see coming. If you’re a fan of the game […]
Calamity under the Chandelier by Bianca Blythe Calamity Under the Chandelier by Bianca Blythe is a murder mystery set just before WWII. This whodunit story is light and entertaining. It ends with an unexpected twist that main character, Cora, didn’t see coming. If you’re a fan of the game Clue, you’ll enjoy this story as […]
Golden Void by Alexander Charalambides My rating: 4 of 5 stars Golden Void (Black Blade Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides follows Megan, a minor character from the previous stories. I really enjoyed reading from her point of view as she once again gets caught up in a magical quest. The author is very detail oriented, […]
Feisty Heroines: Romance Collection of Shorts by D.F. Jones My rating: 4 of 5 stars Feisty Heroines is a collection of over 30 short series with different authors. While I found some stories more enjoyable than others, they are all easy to read. The stories range from paranormal to realistic fiction. Each one includes romance […]
Winter’s Wolf by Lou Grimes My rating: 4 of 5 stars Winter’s Wolf by Lou Grimes is a paranormal romance. Louvette can’t seem to control her temper or stay out of trouble. Her mother is constantly having to move to the next town for a fresh start and to check Louvette into a new school. […]
Eat Me by Amber Dark My rating: 4 of 5 stars Eat Me by Amber Dark is the quick, hot, steamy read you’ve been looking for. It’s not a romance story, but Mayim leaves women feeling great about themselves and more confident. You can easily read this story in one sitting, but watch where you […]
Just the Way You Are by Allison M Boot My rating: 3 of 5 stars Just the Way You Are is a fairy tale romance novella by Allison M. Lewis. I love the message behind the story, but I was hoping for more of a triumph of overcoming adversity for the main character. Misty is […]
Hansel & Gretel: Down the Rabbit Hole by Autumn Sand My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed reading the unique stories in this anthology. Each one transforms the original tale of Hansel & Gretel into something completely different. Each author touches on a different theme and will make you feel different emotions. Some […]
Love is What You Bake of it by Effie Kammenou My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed reading “Love Is What You Bake of It,” by Effie Kammenou! I think what I loved most about it was how realistic the characters were. Life is a mess, and so are the lives of the […]
All The Wrong Reasons by Erin Bevan My rating: 4 of 5 stars All the Wrong Reasons: A Serendipity Falls novel is the first I’ve read by Erin Baven. I thought this contemporary romance was very well written. The characters feel real and complicated. The story itself has emotion, drama, and enough twists to make […]
High Fae Academy: Year One by Kaylin Peyerk My rating: 4 of 5 stars High Fae Academy: Year One is the first in the series by Kaylin Peyerk. I really enjoyed reading this story! Besides it being my favorite genre, I was intrigued by the world and the magic. I did think the character development […]
Black Blade by Alexander Charalambides My rating: 3 of 5 stars Black Blade by Alexander Charalambides is a fantasy adventure following Lance, an American student, who finds Excaliber and is chosen for a quest. This story is full of action and magic. I enjoyed the characters, but was a little confused by the timeline at […]
2am Secrets by M. Piper My rating: 4 of 5 stars 2am Secrets by M. Piper was a hot and steamy forbidden romance! Sadie and Sam are twins who have one rule when it comes to relationships, friends are off the table. Too bad Sam’s best friend is all Sadie wants. The author did a […]
King & Hunt: A Lust / Hate Story by Brienne Dubh My rating: 4 of 5 stars King & Hunt by Brienne Dubh is an enemy to lovers novella. It’s a fast read that will seduce you from the start. Gabriella King and Christian Hunt have a heated chemistry whether they’re at each other’s throats […]
The Flame and The Blade by Meredith Hart My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Flame and The Blade by Meredith Hart is an addictive fantasy read! I devoured it in one day and am desperate for the next one! There’s magic, romance, humor, demons, and more. I would have loved to see a map […]
The Wicked Wolves of Windsor: and other fairytales by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Wicked Wolves Of Windsor by Byrd Nash is a collecting of short stories ranging from twisted classical tales to new modern fairytales. There are sorceresses, fae, kings, queens, and lots of talking animals. If you love folktales, […]
Lillie by Mya O’Malley My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Lillie” by Mya O’Malley is the final book in the Maggie Trilogy. This one was by far my favorite of the three. Just when Naomi thought she was moving on with her life with her new little family, a young friend from her past shows […]
Naomi by Mya O’Malley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Naomi by Mya O’Malley is the second book in the Maggie Trilogy. It can easily be read as a standalone, but I suggest reading Maggie first to get Naomi’s entire back story. Wanted or not, Naomi seems to attract spirits with unfinished business. She does […]
Maggie by Mya O’Malley My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Maggie” by Mya O’Malley will have you questioning whether ghosts are real or not. I found the premise of this story to be fascinating. Our main character, Naomi, is inspired to write a novel about a woman named Maggie who is buried in the cemetery […]
Somebody in the Neighborhood by Judy Moore My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Somebody in the Neighborhood” is a whodunit murder mystery filled with twists, turns, and drama. I found myself being suspicious of a lot of the characters for the murder of the main character, Dawn’s, aunt. I did end up guessing correctly who […]
Winds of Fear by Glede Browne Kabongo My rating: 4 of 5 stars Winds of Fear gripped me from the very beginning. Glede Browne Kabongo does a great job of building suspense and making the reader want more. As a mother, it was easy to connect to the main character, Abbie, as her suspicions grow […]
